20 May 2010
Auris Hybrid: Meeting The Production Challenge
At a glance, Toyota’s new Auris Hybrid is recognisably an Auris, with similar styling and proportions as the regular petrol and diesel powered models in the range.
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17 May 2010
Toyota Establishes Training Initiative To Launch Production Of New Auris Hybrid
Production of the new Toyota Auris Hybrid has been supported by extensive training for all employees at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s (TMUK) Burnaston and Deeside factories, both in hybrid vehicle manufacturing and wider environmental issues.
13 May 2010
More Choice, More Equipment and New Styling for Toyota’s 2010 RAV4
RAV4, the Toyota that inspired a whole new market segment for compact recreational SUVs, is proving the master of sustained success with a new-look 2010 model.
12 May 2010
Toyota Auris Hybrid Production: Quality First and Foremost
Quality has never before been such an important consideration for car buyers and it is an issue Toyota has fully addressed in all areas of production of its new, British-built Auris Hybrid.
12 May 2010
Toyota’s Mighty Hilux Aids Lawn Mower World Land Speed Record Attempt
Toyota’s legendary pick-up, crowned indestructible by BBC’s Top Gear, and present at the recent eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafallajökull volcano, is supporting Project Runningblade, the British attempt on the world land speed record for a lawn mower on 22–23 May 2010 at Pendine Sands, South Wales.
10 May 2010
Toyota And Britain Lead Europe In Hybrid Vehicle Production
The British car industry reaches a landmark this month with the start of production of the Auris Hybrid by Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK), the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle to be built in Europe.
19 April 2010
Toyota Land Cruiser Recall Does Not Affect Models Sold in UK
Toyota Motor Corporation today announced a global recall campaign for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX 460 models.
19 April 2010
Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Toyota Land Cruiser 150 and Lexus GX 460 in Europe
Toyota Motor Europe today announced it would make a voluntary recall of around 7.500 units of Toyota Land Cruiser 150 (Prado) and Lexus GX 460 in Europe in order to carry out a reprogramming of the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) software to improve its responsiveness in very limited circumstances and to ensure customer satisfaction.
16 April 2010
Toyota Recall Programme Passes 80 Per Cent Completion As New Car Sales Continue to Rise
In just two months since the launch of its recall programme, Toyota has successfully processed 80 per cent of the UK cars that required adjustment to their accelerator pedal.
16 April 2010
“Indestructible” Toyota Conquers The Volcano That Emptied The Skies
A new chapter has been written in the world-conquering history of Toyota’s mighty Hilux as it took on the ice and fire of Iceland’s Eyjafallajökull volcano, just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of Europe.
26 March 2010
Toyota Promotes Peace of Mind With Free Five-Year Warranty or Three-Year Free Servicing Offer
Toyota is reinforcing customer confidence in the quality and reliability of its model range with a ground-breaking new offer.
25 March 2010
Toyota Commitment to Action Yields Results
Toyota continues to make strong progress with its UK recall programme with more than two thirds of the total vehicles affected successfully fixed in just six weeks.
18 March 2010
Black Is Back: Toyota Releases New Top-Of-The-Range Aygo
Order books have opened for Aygo Black, a new version of Toyota’s friendly and frugal city car.
15 March 2010
Toyota on Course With Recall Programme
Just one month on from the launch of Toyota’s accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half – 90,000-plus – of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention.
9 March 2010
Record February Sales for Prius
The Toyota Prius February sales total of 538 units serves as further proof that UK motorists have faith in Toyota quality and reliability and acknowledge the real-world benefits delivered by Hybrid Synergy Drive.
5 March 2010
Toyota Evaluates Unintended Acceleration Complaints in Remedied Vehicles
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has received verifiable information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about some vehicles whose owners have reported unintended acceleration after receiving the accelerator pedal recall remedies.
4 March 2010
Heroes of the Past Inspire Toyota’s Future Sports Car Vision
Celica, MR2, Supra, Corolla AE86: Toyota’s great driver-focused sports cars of the past have inspired its vision for a future-generation concept model that makes its European debut at the Geneva motor show.
3 March 2010
Toyota Introduces the 2010 RAV4
Toyota’s RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010, with a redesign that blends contemporary urban style with the durability for which Europe’s original recreational compact SUV is renowned.
3 March 2010
Toyota Verso Awarded Top 5-Star Rating in 2010 Euro NCAP Crash Test
The Toyota Verso has been awarded a maximum, 5-Star rating in the 2010 Euro NCAP safety performance test programme.
2 March 2010
Toyota Sales Strong in February
Even before it reaches the month-end, Toyota has defied its doubters and posted a significant increase in sales during February.
1 March 2010
Auris HSD Sets C-Segment Benchmark for CO2 Emissions and Fuel Economy: 89g/km and 74.mpg
Ahead of the official unveiling of the Auris HSD at the Geneva motor show this week, Toyota can announce its new, British-built model will deliver class-leading CO2 emissions of just 89g/km and official combined cycle fuel consumption of 74.3mpg.
1 March 2010
Toyota Brings Full Hybrid Power to the C-segment With New Auris HSD
Exclusively designed for the European market, the Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) introduces full hybrid technology to a core model at the heart of Toyota’s model line-up.
18 February 2010
Aygo: Toyota’s Got You Covered
Tired of talking dogs, comedy admirals, and Iggy Pop’s lived-in face? Toyota is taking the pain out of finding car insurance by offering one year’s Toyota Motor Insurance cover for free on its Aygo range.
